Childminder EY496919

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder's teaching skills are good overall. She provides activities and resources that interest and motivate children while she interacts with them.  The partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares good quality information with parents and they work together to ensure continuity of care and learning for children.  Children are happy and settled with this friendly childminder. She offers a caring and nurturing environment for them. Children express their affection for the childminder as they snuggle up to her when they are tired.  The outdoor environment is interesting and very stimulating with rich learning opportunities. The organisation of resources is exceptionally well thought out to enable children to choose things for themselves.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who has clear behavioural expectations, which she patiently and consistently communicates to

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This provision is good

children.  The childminder is aware of her strengths and effectively identifies areas she can improve. Parents complete questionnaires with their views on the service. The childminder uses this information to help drive up the quality of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough challenge to extend most-able children's learning and development to the highest possible levels.  The childminder does not build fully on children's emerging knowledge and understanding of people and families beyond their own.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide most-able children with the challenge they need to extend their learning and development as far as possible  extend opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of their similarities to and differences from people in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and members of her household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed child protection training. She is confident of the procedures to follow in order to help protect children from harm. Records, including required policies and procedures, are well organised, maintained and implemented. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home, helping to minimise any potential hazards. She keeps up to date with good practice and new ideas through regular training. The childminder works very well with her co-childminder to share good practice. Parental feedback about the service that the childminder provides is very positive. They comment on how much their children enjoy going to the childminder and how quickly they are learning new things.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good systems in place for observation, assessment and planning. These are used successfully to plan activities that help children make the next steps in their learning and follow their interests. The childminder engages well with children. She provides them with a variety of activities that helps them build on all aspects of their learning. The childminder supports children to build up a repertoire of songs. Children choose a picture relating to a rhyme, then sing and join in with the actions. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about nature and to care for living things. They help to look after the guinea pigs, plant flowers and vegetables in the garden and learn about how things grow and change over time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their play in a warm and welcoming environment. Their emotional security is initially addressed with a gradual settling-in period that is agreed with parents. The childminder involves children in discussions about the food they eat. Children place a picture of their food on a healthy-eating chart. This helps them to develop an understanding of what constitutes a healthy diet. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. They clearly relish the opportunity to play in the exceptionally well thought out garden, where they can be physically active. Children receive praise for their efforts and achievements, which helps develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working very well within the expected range of development for their age. They have fun developing their imagination as they use props, such as using pretend telephones to, 'Make a call to daddy'. Young children develop an early understanding of how technology works as they operate simple electronic toys. All children are very sociable and successfully build friendships with each other. They are keen and confident learners. Children begin to develop their early writing skills through colouring and painting. They are developing the necessary skills to be well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496919 Local authority Lincolnshire Inspection number 1035728 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Grantham. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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